Dolphin Yard is in Ware and in East Hertfordshire district. SG12 9HH is located in the Ware Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hertford and Stortford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dolphin Yard, Ware, SG12 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG12 9BT, SG12 9HJ, SG12 9BZ, SG12 9BY, SG12 9HL, SG12 7BS, SG12 9XA, SG12 9EW, SG12 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG12 9HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 55.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 41.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 43.5% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 3.6% | -15.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 54.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 23.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 10.8% | -17.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 47.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 92.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 91.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dolphin Yard was 172.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.5% higher than the Ware Priory average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Dolphin Yard has the 3rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Ware Priory and the 33rd highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dolphin Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2024-12-11 | £265,423 |
| 4 Dolphin Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-30 | £219,979 |
| 6 Dolphin Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-29 | £309,979 |
| 2 Dolphin Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-01 | £281,377 |
| 6 Dolphin Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-08-10 | £286,498 |
SG12 9HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery, Ware New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkspur Academy Tower Road , SG12 7LP | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 2out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury and Imperial Service College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Fish And Chips | 3 East Street, Ware | 41 yd | |
| Sala Thai | 34 High Street, Ware | 48 yd | |
| Truly Scrumptious | 46 High Street, Ware | 49 yd | |
| Sfizio | 46-47 Church Street, Ware | 70 yd | |
| Wings 'N' Sushi Ltd | 47 High Street, Ware | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug | 22 High Street, Ware | 48 yd | |
| The Saracen's Head | Saracens Head, Bridge Foot | 146 yd | |
| Enoteca | Rankin House, 8 West Street | 164 yd | |
| Punch House | 7 West Street, Ware | 167 yd | |
| The Waterside Inn | Bridge Foot, Ware | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence Of India | 1 East Street, Ware | 41 yd | |
| Tops Pizza / Wingo's | 40 Church Street, Ware | 70 yd | |
| Cafe Frappe | 2 New Road, Ware | 94 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, 12A High Street | 123 yd | |
| Subway | 74 High Street, Ware | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5-6 West Street, Ware | 167 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Star Street, Ware | 280 yd | |
| Asda | Watton Road, Ware | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Ware Drill Hall AMWELL END | 299 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School BROADMEADS | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Ware Priory Lido PRIORY STREET | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Allenburys Sports & Social Club Harris's Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Presdales School HOE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| St Marys Junior School HEATH DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.